SNAP Benefits Update As Major Changes Proposed in Three States
Summary
Lawmakers in Ohio, Idaho, and Kentucky are considering changes to the administration of SNAP (food assistance) due to new federal rules. These changes involve state-level bills aiming to adjust eligibility checks and manage costs more effectively. A new federal law will reduce federal support for SNAP administration starting in 2026.Key Facts
- Ohio, Idaho, and Kentucky are working on state bills to handle upcoming changes in SNAP funding and error penalties.
- Ohio plans to address a $50 million gap in administrative funding due to reduced federal support.
- Ohio House Bill 730 aims to fund local administrative costs and address Ohio's 9% payment error rate, which is above the new 6% threshold.
- Idaho's House Bill 730 introduces measures for checking lottery winnings and data-matching for SNAP participants.
- Idaho's bill suggests spending $1.7 million, including hiring new state employees for SNAP management.
- Kentucky's Senate Bill 257 proposes monthly or quarterly reviews of SNAP eligibility for certain groups.
- Under the new law, states may eventually share some SNAP benefit costs if their error rates are high.
- The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) changes how federal and state SNAP funding is shared, starting in October 2026.
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